About Vertical Blinds
Vertical blinds are a traditional treatment for patio doors because they allow easy access to the outside and privacy in the inside. Whether the house is contemporary or traditional in decor, vertical blinds offer flexibility, privacy, insulation, light control and accessibility. Now, vertical blinds are also a practical choice for patio doors and windows. Today, they are more attractive because of the many designs and styles available to match every decor. Does this Spark an idea?
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Identification
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Use vertical blinds as treatments on sliding patio doors, windows wider than they are high and windows that slide from side to side. Most blinds open and close with a wand control that rotates the vanes and moves them along a head rail. A valance hides the head rail and adds a decorative touch.
Types
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Vertical blinds are available in a variety of materials, making decorating easier than in the past, when blinds were mostly vinyl and unattractive. Blinds can be fabric, vinyl, aluminum, cellular, faux wood, real wood, sheer and even metallic.
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Function
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Vertical blinds are functional. They are energy efficient if insulated and reduce air-conditioning costs by lowering the heat transfer passed through windows. Solar blinds reflect heat. The amount of light entering the room is controlled by rotating the blinds or purchasing blinds specific to light control.
Effects
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Vertical blinds have a number of options. They can slide to the right, left, or have a split stack. S-curved vanes are great for maximum light control. Wand controls allow the vanes to rotate open and closed and move across the head rail with ease. Motorized blinds rotate vanes with a push of a button.
Considerations
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Cleaning blinds is easy, regardless of the material. Vinyl, aluminum, and metallic style blinds can be wiped down with mild soap and water. Wood blinds can be polished, and fabric blinds work best if vacuumed.
Prices vary depending upon the style, operation, and material. Patio-door blinds are as little as $29.99. Higher-end blinds start at $100.
Levolor and Bali are well-known names in the window business. They offer quality vertical blinds and can customize to fit all doors and windows. Their websites explain how to measure for the perfect fit.
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Resources
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